ASTM D4635-16
Standard Specification for Plastic Films Made from Low-Density Polyethylene and Linear Low-Density Polyethylene for General Use and Packaging Applications

Standard No.

ASTM D4635-16

Release Date

2016

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM D4635-16

Scope

1.1 This specification covers unpigmented, unsupported, low-density polyethylene and linear low-density polyethylene films (hereafter referred to as film or films) with densities ranging from 0.910-0.925 g/cm³ per Specification D4976.

Note 1: The density of a film will not necessarily be equal to the density of a molded plaque from the same resin.

Note 2: Blends of ethylene/vinyl acetate (EVA) with low-density polyethylene may have densities up to 0.929 g/cm³.

1.2 This specification is applicable to homopolymer polyethylene, but is not restricted to it. It is applicable to films made from polyethylene copolymers, and also applicable to films made from blends of homopolymers and copolymers, including ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymers.

1.3 The thickness of the films covered by this specification is 101.6 μm or less (0.004 in. or less), inclusive. The maximum width of the sheet or layflat is 3.30 m (130 in.).

1.4 This specification does not cover oriented heat-shrinkable films.

1.5 This specification allows for the use of recycled polyethylene film or resin as feedstock, in whole or in part, as long as all of the requirements of this specification are met and as long as any specific requirements as governed by the producer and end user are also met. (See Note 3.)

Note 3: Guide D7209 describes terminology and definitions related to recycled plastics.

1.6 This specification defines the levels of the various physical properties from which specifications for specific films may be described. The levels of physical properties required by a film for a given application are selected from Section 6. However, Sections 2 – 5 relating to tolerances shall apply without change to all film falling within the scope indicated by the title and 1.1 – 1.4.

1.7 This specification covers dimensional tolerances, classifications, intrinsic quality requirements, and test methods. The dimensional tolerances include thickness, width, and length or yield. Classification defines types, classes, surfaces, and finishes. The intrinsic quality requirements include density, workmanship, tensile strength, heat sealability, and odor, as well as the classification properties for impact strength, coefficient of friction, optical properties, and surface treatment. A sa......

ASTM D4635-16 Referenced Document

• ASTM D1003 Standard Test Method for Haze and Luminous Transmittance of Transparent Plastics
• ASTM D1238 Standard Test Method for Flow Rates of Thermoplastics by Extrusion Plastometer
• ASTM D1505 Standard Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density-Gradient Technique
• ASTM D1709 Standard Test Methods for Impact Resistance of Plastic Film by the Free-Falling Dart Method
• ASTM D1894 Standard Test Method for Static and Kinetic Coefficients of Friction of Plastic Film and Sheeting
• ASTM D1922 Standard Test Method for Propagation Tear Resistance of Plastic Film and Thin Sheeting by Pendulum Method
• ASTM D1938 Standard Test Method for Tear-Propagation Resistance (Trouser Tear) of Plastic Film and Thin Sheeting by a Single-Tear Method
• ASTM D2103 Standard Specification for Polyethylene Film and Sheeting
• ASTM D2457 Standard Test Method for Specular Gloss of Plastic Films and Solid Plastics
• ASTM D2578 Standard Test Method for Wetting Tension of Polyethylene and Polypropylene Films
• ASTM D4321 Standard Test Method for Package Yield of Plastic Film
• ASTM D4703 Standard Practice for Compression Molding Thermoplastic Materials into Test Specimens, Plaques, or Sheets
• ASTM D4976 Standard specifications for polyethylene plastic molding and extrusion materials*， 2024-04-20 Update
• ASTM D618 Standard Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
• ASTM D6988 Standard Guide for Determination of Thickness of Plastic Film Test Specimens
• ASTM D7209 Standard Guide for Waste Reduction, Resource Recovery, and Use of Recycled Polymeric Materials and Products
• ASTM D792 Standard Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by Displacement
• ASTM D882 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting
• ASTM D883 Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics
• ASTM E1870 Standard Test Method for Odor and Taste Transfer from Polymeric Packaging Film
• ASTM E96/E96M Standard Test Methods for Gravimetric Determination of Water Vapor Transmission Rate of Materials
• ASTM F1249 Standard Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission Rate Through Plastic Film and Sheeting Using a Modulated Infrared Sensor
• ASTM F88 Standard Test Method for Seal Strength of Flexible Barrier Materials

ASTM D4635-16 history

• 2016 ASTM D4635-16 Standard Specification for Plastic Films Made from Low-Density Polyethylene and Linear Low-Density Polyethylene for General Use and Packaging Applications
• 2008 ASTM D4635-08a Standard Specification for Polyethylene Films Made from Low-Density Polyethylene for General Use and Packaging Applications
• 2008 ASTM D4635-08 Standard Specification for Polyethylene Films Made from Low-Density Polyethylene for General Use and Packaging Applications
• 2001 ASTM D4635-01 Standard Specification for Polyethylene Films Made from Low-Density Polyethylene for General Use and Packaging Applications
• 1995 ASTM D4635-95 Standard Specification for Polyethylene Films Made from Low-Density Polyethylene for General Use and Packaging Applications